Voluntary evacuation set for Jean Lafitte, Crown Point, Barataria

Jefferson Parish officials have called for a voluntary evacuation of Jean Lafitte, Crown Point and Barataria as of 6 p.m. today in preparation for Hurricane Rita.

For those needing transportation, a Jefferson Parish Transit bus will pick up residents at Jean Lafitte Town Hall, 2654 Jean Lafitte Blvd., at 6 p.m. and bring them to Stella Worley Middle High School at 801 Spartans Drive in Westwego. This shelter is only for residents of Jean Lafitte, Crown Point and Barataria.

Residents should bring pillows, blankets, medicines and other supplies for at least 5 days.